Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson’s coronavirus cartoons

Kinderbuchfiguren in der Corona – Welt

Heroes from children‘s books and the Coronavirus disease

Stick Man and Lady stay home in their tree, But they’re still keeping fit with their Stick Children three.

Look me up and down, I‘m the cleanest giant in town!

Prunella and Pat are safe in their flat, Being looked after by Tabby McTat.

Quellen: spiegel.de theguardian.com “Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s characters step up to help children through crisis.” “Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler, the creators of the beloved children’s storybook monster, have reimagined some of their best - known characters in the light of the coronavirus crisis, creating a series of images showing how Zog, Stick Man and others are coping with social distancing , home schooling and isolation.” They want to “encourage people to stay home during the crisis.”

You‘d better be safe, you‘d better be smart . Stay on the broom, but stay well apart.

The Gruffalos stayed in the Gruffalo cave. The Gruffalo‘s Child did her best to behave.

The Scarecrows’ Wedding can’t happen just yet. When everyone’s well, a new date will be set.

“Give me your soap and your loo rolls And everything else on the shelf, For I am the Rat of the Highway And I’m taking them all for myself.”

Granny and Grandpa are all on their own, But they always cheer up when the grandchildren phone.

“All right,” said the Gruffalo, bursting with laughter. “You go ahead and I‘ll follow two metres after.”

Charlie Cook has to stay in his house. He reads to the cat and he reads to the mouse.

“Stay in your house,” said the wise old man.

Zog and the Flying Doctors tell the the lion with the sneeze, “Don‘t sneeze into your paw– and use a paper hanky, please.”

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